Toe Stops for Roller Skates & Jam Plugs for Roller Dancing

Regain Control With a Fresh Toe Stop

Pause for a moment! Toe stops are crucial for halting and reducing speed on your roller skates. They lift you off the back wheels, preventing your skates from continuing to roll. On quad skates, toe stops are located at the front and consist of two parts: the stopper and the threaded stem.

Toe stops come in two styles: bolt-on stoppers and adjustable toe stops. Bolt-on toe stops feature a small hole and attach to the plate via a screw that goes through the stopper. Adjustable toe stops, on the other hand, allow for different lengths to better cater to personal preferences. It's essential to understand that your choice depends on the construction of the toe stop housing on your skate's plate.

For proper stopping with roller skate stoppers, raise the heel of your back leg and apply gradual pressure to the toe stop by moving your leg forward. Ensure you balance your weight on the leg that is not involved in stopping.

Enhance Jam Skating With Jam Plugs

Elevate your roller dancing or jam skating with specialized jam plugs crafted for peak performance. Unlike conventional toe stops, jam plugs provide a lower profile, facilitating smoother transitions and fluid movements on the rink. Refine your spins, slides, and elaborate footwork without the trip hazard of a protruding toe stop. Align with the rhythm effortlessly using jam plugs engineered for the dynamic nature of jam skating, empowering your skills to reach new levels.

Replacing Roller Skate Toe Stops

Most roller skates come equipped with pre-assembled toe stops, but given the wear and tear they endure, replacements will eventually be necessary. Ideally, replacements should occur before significant wear is apparent.

The required tools vary based on your toe stop model. Your initial task is securing the stopper onto the plate using a lock nut and washer if applicable. Adjustable toe stops provide the flexibility to modify stopper height once fitted. Before heading out to skate, verify all components are securely fastened.

Inline skates use an alternative brake mechanism, so visit our Inline Skates Brakes page for more information.